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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,232.71 and 613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,232.71 and 613.46 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,232.71 = 613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,232.71 = 613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,232.71 × 613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 756,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,219.82/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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